Embattled California Distributor Adapts and Prevails

AUTHOR(S)

Lucas, Ron

PUB. DATE

September 2001

SOURCE

Gases & Welding Distributor;Sep/Oct2001, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p17

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Profiles the distributor Complete Welders Supply, California and cites the adaptive changes taken up following the California energy shortage. Career growth since the firm's foundation in 1970; Services offered by the company to wineries; Concept of shift changes to capture reduced electrical rates; Upgradation of the firm's pricing software; Introduction of solar powered telemetry system and a mobile cryogenic vehicle.